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Apple’s Car Key feature with a BMW (Image: BMW) Apple enthusiasts who drive Volkswagens have reason to get excited. As spotted by MacRumors, new server-side code discovered in Apple’s systems shows that Volkswagen is preparing to support digital car keys in the Apple Wallet app. The feature would let owners lock, unlock, and start compatible VW vehicles using just their iPhone or Apple Watch — no…

In 2026, the Trump administration launched Trump Accounts (also known as 530A accounts), a new tax-advantaged investment program designed to give American children an early start in building long-term wealth through the stock market. With a federal $1,000 seed contribution for eligible kids born between 2025 and 2028 and optional parent contributions up to $5,000 per year, these custodial…

Apple’s iPhone 17 Apple is doubling down on its smartphone dominance with an ambitious roadmap that includes five new iPhone models over the coming months, according to a new report from Nikkei Asia. The strategy aims to boost market share even as a global memory shortage pushes component prices higher, potentially increasing costs for consumers. The plans signal Apple’s confidence in its product…

Anthropic has officially redeployed its advanced Claude Fable 5 model, making the cutting-edge AI available once again to users worldwide following the lifting of U.S. government export controls. The relaunch marks a swift return for what the company describes as its first public Mythos-class model, designed for ambitious, long-horizon tasks in coding, research, and complex knowledge work. Fable…

3D render claiming to depict Apple’s first foldable iPhone (image: Jon Prosser) Apple is doubling down on its most ambitious smartphone expansion in years, positioning itself to dominate the market even as competitors struggle with severe memory and component shortages. According to reports from Nikkei Asia and MacRumors, the company has significantly increased its production target for its first…

Apple’s Pad Pro Apple is gearing up for one of its busiest hardware years yet in 2027, with fresh updates to the iPad Pro and a significant redesign for its more affordable MacBook Pro on the horizon. According to Bloomberg News‘ Mark Gurman, these releases will arrive in the first half of next year as part of a broader push tied to the iPhone’s 20th anniversary. Refreshed iPad Pro: Same Look,…

Outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook (left) and U.S. President Donald Trump Apple is actively lobbying the Trump administration for approval to purchase memory chips from blacklisted Chinese suppliers, as the company grapples with a severe global memory shortage that has already led to significant price increases across its product lineup. According to reports, Apple is in negotiations with ChangXin…

President Donald Trump President Donald Trump’s most recent annual financial disclosure filing, released by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, offers fresh insight into his vast business interests while emphasizing that President Trump is blind to the trading of his portfolio. The nearly 1,000-page document details massive crypto earnings and specific stock holdings, but structures are…

(Click or tap for larger image) In a world where attention is the ultimate currency, a strong brand can be worth hundreds of billions. ‎OnDeck’s recent analysis of the world’s most valuable brands highlights just how powerful intangible assets like reputation, trust, and emotional connection have become. Using averaged valuations from Brand Finance and Interbrand (as of early 2026 data), the…

In a fresh escalation of tech sovereignty disputes, Russia’s Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) has issued a formal warning to Apple, demanding that the company stop what it calls discriminatory practices against Russian-developed software. The regulator is giving Apple until July 15 to ensure popular local apps — including Russian search engines and the messenger app “Max” — are properly…

Apple TV will expand its acclaimed slate of science fiction offerings with “Neuromancer,” a new 10-episode drama based on the award-winning novel of the same name by William Gibson. It will be created for television by Graham Roland (“Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan,” “Dark Winds”) and JD Dillard (“Devotion,” “The Outsider,” “Sleight”). A co-production between Skydance Television and Anonymous Content,…

Luxshare Precision Industry, a key Chinese contract manufacturer for Apple, is set to make waves in Hong Kong’s equity markets with one of the year’s most anticipated listings. The company has begun gauging investor interest for a potential US$3.1 billion initial public offering (IPO), which would mark the biggest debut in Hong Kong so far in 2026. Luxshare, already listed on the Shenzhen…

Hide My Email is intended to allow users to share unique, random email addresses that forward to their personal inbox anytime they wish to keep their personal email address private. A significant privacy vulnerability in Apple’s popular “Hide My Email” service is allowing attackers to uncover users’ real email addresses, undermining a key feature designed to protect user anonymity online. The…

iPhone 18 Pro color options leaked in first real-world dummy shots in May (image via Sonny Dickson) In a move that has sent ripples through the tech community, videos purportedly showing the iPhone 18 Pro in rigorous drop testing have vanished from social media platforms almost as quickly as they appeared. The swift removals have fueled speculation that Apple is mounting an unusually aggressive…

European Technology Commissioner Henna Virkkunen held a “constructive” discussion with Apple CEO Tim Cook during a video call on Monday, according to a European Commission spokesperson. The two sides addressed “topics of common interest” and agreed that work on these issues would continue, the spokesperson said on Wednesday. Details of the specific topics discussed were not disclosed. The meeting…

American Express has announced a significant enhancement to its Membership Rewards program, introducing seamless points redemption directly through Apple Pay checkouts. This update gives eligible U.S. Card Members greater flexibility to use their points on everyday online and in-app purchases. Making Rewards More Accessible in Everyday Shopping The new “Use Pay with Points with Apple Pay” feature…

Apple Creator Studio introduces powerful updates that make the groundbreaking collection of creative tools even more connected, capable, and intelligent. Apple today introduced power-packed updates to Apple Creator Studio, a groundbreaking collection of creative apps that build on the essential role Mac, iPad, and iPhone play in the lives of millions around the world. Featuring new AI…